NEWELL v. NORTON AND SHIP


70 U.S. 257 (1865)

3 Wall. 257

NEWELL v. NORTON AND SHIP.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Speed, A.G., and Mr. Ashton, acting as private counsel, for the appellants.

Messrs. Carlisle and McPherson, contra.


Mr. Justice GRIER delivered the opinion of the court.

The libel in this suit was originally against the steamboat Hill, and against the master, who was part owner, and, also, against the pilot. It was amended in the District Court by dismissing it as to the pilot, and sustained as against the vessel and the master, or owner. The allowance of this amendment was within the discretion of the court, and was very proper. The objection...

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